Chapter 115 (7,000 words) Yin Xing peeks...
In September of previous years, emperors of all dynasties would usually lead their officials to leave the summer palace and return to the capital.
But this year there is no sign of departure. After the execution during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the court officials no longer dare to criticize the empress as they did in the past.
In the morning, the sky was clear and blue. Many craftsmen were busy working in the direction of the flower garden. Shangguan Sheng did not understand the empress's thoughts. His eyes fell on the spacious house built among the green vines and leaves, and he always felt that it was gloomy and dark.
Shangguan Sheng had witnessed the horror of the formless flower tree with his own eyes, and couldn't help but avoid it in his heart. But the empress wanted to live here, which was really crazy.
After more than half a month, the courtyard in the flower and tree garden was ready and the craftsmen left one after another.
The female official Chunli led the palace maids into the house to lay out various utensils, and happened to run into Shangguan Sheng head-on.
"Master Shangguan, you have worked hard recently."
"It's okay. I'm just responsible for supervising and dispatching some people."
As he spoke, Shangguan Sheng recalled that some time ago the empress was obsessed with Taoism, and everyone in the summer palace had to cooperate with her.
But in the blink of an eye, that group of fraudulent Taoist priests were executed. The empress's temperament changed so much that Shangguan Sheng became even more cautious.
Thinking of this, Shangguan Sheng pondered, "I wonder how the Empress's favored Xizhou Yin is doing now?"
The female official Chunli hesitated and asked, "Why would Lord Shangguan ask about this?"
"After all, the Empress has been acting a lot differently recently, and everyone in the court and the country is worried. I am also concerned. If it is inconvenient to tell you, I will not bother you." Shangguan Sheng actually wanted to know the reason for the Empress's unusual behavior.
"So that's how it is. That Xizhou Yin is still seriously ill. Since the Taoist's method is ineffective, Your Majesty is inevitably worried. Lord Shangguan, there is no need to be afraid." The female official responded in a soothing tone but did not say anything more.
Shangguan Sheng was tactful and didn't ask any more questions. When he came out of the Flower Tree Garden, his face was slightly solemn. He didn't know the specific recent situation of the Yin family in Xizhou. He just heard that she was frightened and lost her mind during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and she never showed up again.
Logically speaking, if the empress wants to secure her throne, she must establish a queen and raise children. It is obviously impossible for Yin to remain in favor for long.
Shangguan Sheng immediately suspected that Yin might be banished to the cold palace by the empress, and his heart was filled with mixed emotions.
Shangguan Sheng nearly lost his life in Guangbai Garden, thanks to Yin's rescue. He never expected such a change to happen within a few months.
I don’t know what Jiang Yun would feel. After all, they are sworn sisters, so it is unlikely that she would sit idly by and do nothing.
The female official Chunli watched Shangguan Sheng leave, and she understood the thoughts of this upstart who was quite trusted by the master.
The position of the Lord's Queen is still undecided, and many people are watching from the four major families. The Shangguan family is not without any ideas.
But now the master's thoughts are becoming more and more strange, and his methods are becoming more and more decisive. Even the elders of the Wanqi family dare not test him, let alone others.
At noon, the female official Chunli led people out of the Huashu Garden and was ordered to personally deliver food to Yin.
The closest house in the East Garden is located deep inside the high walls. It is quiet and secluded. There is no one waiting at the doorsteps, only many talismans are pasted in between, as if to ward off evil spirits.
In the silence, a sudden voice came from inside the house, "Let me out!"
The female official Chunli stepped inside and approached step by step. Her gaze moved from the winding iron chains on the ground to look at Yin in front of her. Her pretty face was full of domineering and violent aura.
This is completely different from the good-tempered girl in the past.
"Why did Your Majesty lock me up here?" Yin Xing struggled with the chains, his voice hoarse, obviously he had been yelling for a while.
"His Majesty thinks you have been possessed by evil spirits and need to meditate." The female official placed the food on the table and responded in a neither humble nor arrogant manner.
Yin Xing frowned and said, "If there really is something haunted in the Flower Tree Garden, shouldn't Your Majesty burn it down?"
It was so hard for her to avoid having to endure humiliation, why did the empress change so quickly!
The female official looked up and asked, "If you weren't possessed by evil spirits, how could your temperament have changed so much?"
Although the female official did not believe in ghosts and gods, the change of Yin in front of her was really amazing.
Yin Xing was stunned when he finished speaking, his face showing panic. He asked with concern, "I was just punishing a few people to vent my anger. Could it be that Your Majesty has ignored the friendship we have maintained for years?"
In the past, the mother had tried many times to kill Yin Xing quietly and conceal her false identity.
Especially after being chosen to participate in the princess's appearance, Yin Xing realized more than once that his life was in danger and he was extra cautious.
That night he was attacked and fell into the lake. Yin Xing thought he was dead, but it seemed like he had just had a long dream.
In the dream world, there are tall buildings and speeding trams. I become a student, studying hard in a daze.
Yin Xing thought about integrating into that world, but he didn't fit in and was instead ridiculed as stupid and pedantic. As a powerless person from a poor family, he could only rely on his knowledge, and the competition was too fierce.
But now everything is completely different. I can gain wealth and honor just by relying on my status. How can I not be elated and forget myself?
"It is up to you to seek His Majesty's forgiveness. I am only following orders." The female official has seen many people who are arrogant and vicious because they are greedy for wealth and power.
But the problem is that this is not the first time that Yin has received the master's favor. All the treatment she has received over the years has been unique, and it is really not appropriate for such a sudden change to happen.
No wonder the Lord is superstitious about ghosts and gods, because it is too unbelievable.
After she finished speaking, the female official led the palace maids to retreat, leaving Yin Xing in fear and anger. He felt that he was being humiliated by a small female official, and immediately overturned the dishes on the tea table, which immediately caused a loud and shattering sound inside.
The female official in the porch outside the house paused, but didn't care about it anymore. Maybe he would behave better if he went hungry for a few meals.
At dusk, the autumn sunset was a little chilly, the light in the house and yard faded little by little, and the view fell into darkness.
The leftovers on the floor had not been cleaned up for a long time, and soon attracted flies, which made a buzzing sound.
Yin Xing curled up on the couch with hunger, his eyes gloomy. He only hated why he was not a man. Otherwise, he would not have been rejected by his mother and would not have to endure the bullying of his two younger brothers for many years.
Now the empress must be looking for a way to kill herself because she wants to make a noble prince the queen.
If my gender was changed, I would have obtained all the noble status long ago. I absolutely cannot die like this!
The rosy glow in the sky faded, the sky changed color, night fell, and the glass lamps in the flower and tree garden were all lit, and the lush green branches swayed, almost covering the houses and courtyards.
Xuan Yizhen waved his hand to signal the court ladies and maids to leave the flower garden. Yubai clenched the translucent blood jade pendant in his palm, looked towards the tall formless flower tree, and said softly, "Xing'er, come out."
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure emerged among the formless flowers and trees. Yin Xing floated in front of him, still unable to believe that Xuan Yizheng would actually build a house directly in the flower garden.
This is a haunted place, and she really doesn't believe in it at all!
"Yizhen, don't you think it's a bit eerie to live here?" Yin Xing hesitated when he saw Xuan Yizhen's frank look.
After all, many traitors and Taoists were executed there not long ago, and it has always been a place of sacrifice in the past. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is a mass grave.
"No, I can see you anytime if I live here." Xuan Yizheng raised his hand and reached out to Yin Xing, gently holding her hand. He felt that her hand wrapped in thin cloth was soft but cold, without any of the warmth of the past.
Yin Xing's face was hot, but he was still not used to seeing people in this horrible look.
Although Yin Xing had met Jiang Yun several times, meeting Xuan Yizheng was naturally different.
Which girl doesn’t want to look pretty and decent in front of the person she likes!
Xuan Yizhen looked at the thin cloth that almost covered all of Yin Xing's exposed skin. It seemed to have grown out of her flesh and blood, airtight and airtight. He asked inquiringly, "Why is it wrapped so tightly?"
Yin Xing regained his composure and responded without hiding anything: "Ghost Ning claims to be immortal, but in reality, the body will break down. It's said that the skin will peel off like dry bark, which isn't pretty."
Thinking about that scene, Yin Xing felt that the wrapping was a really humanized design.
Otherwise, a human specimen with no skin but only flesh and blood would be even more terrifying!
"Will it hurt you too?" Xuan Yizheng's fingertips exerted much less force.
"No, I don't feel anything now." Yin Xing was actually not sure whether he was dead or alive.
Xuan Yizhen looked at Yin Xing, who was neither human nor ghost, with a serious expression, pursed his lips and sighed softly: "You are so stupid, don't you regret it?"
Yin Xing shook his head and replied, "It's not the first time I've done something stupid, but before it was for Jiang Yun and the others. Now I want to do something stupid for Yizhen within my ability. I hope Yizhen can live well."
In fact, it is not painful to become a ghost, it just makes you a little uglier.
"You always act disobediently and recklessly. Haven't you ever thought that I can't live well alone?" Xuan Yizhen really didn't like Yin Xing's attitude that seemed like he was ready to say goodbye at any time.
“…” Yin Xing didn’t understand Xuan Yizheng’s sudden questioning, and quietly looked at her sad and resolute eyes, which were like a vast ice field, raging in a storm.
After a while, Yin Xing finally said softly, "Yizhen, I didn't mean to make you worry. Don't be angry, okay?"
Xuan Yizhen slowly calmed down, tilting his head to look at the flickering light of the lamp, covering the grayness in his clear eyes. His gentle voice trembled as he spoke, "I don't want to be angry with you, but you are not allowed to make any decisions on your own from now on."
There must be another way to deal with Gui Ning's problem. Xuan Yi really doesn't believe that even if all the people in the dynasty were gathered together, they wouldn't be able to find any clues.
The candlelight flickered, and Yin Xing watched the flickering light fall on Xuan Yizheng's jade-white face, making her look particularly cold and silent, and she didn't know what to say for a while.
From now on, that will be a full sixty years, and Xuan Yi will really have a hard time.
But if I suddenly disappear in front of Xuan Yizheng again, Xuan Yizheng is afraid that he will not be able to survive for a year and will be so sad and crazy.
Thinking of this, Yin Xing lowered his eyes in self-blame and looked at Xuan Yizheng's cold white wrist. The gauze there had been replaced long ago, but there were still hideous red marks left, which was shocking.
If only I were smarter, I wouldn't make Xuan Yizheng worry all the time.
In the silence, footsteps were heard approaching in the corridor outside the house. Yin Xing came back to his senses and felt a little confused.
Xuan Yizhen restrained his expression and said calmly, "What's the matter?"
The zither player stood still, her gaze fixed on the lone figure reflected in the candlelight on the folding screen. Her eyes were filled with tenderness as she spoke, "Princess Tai'an has gathered troops in her fiefdom and is stirring up trouble. She has threatened to personally enter the capital and kill the Third Princess."
"The third princess has been imprisoned and demoted to a commoner. Doesn't Princess Tai'an know about it?" Xuan Yizheng said calmly, not caring much.
"Princess Tai'an may be dissatisfied with the punishment your majesty has given her, so she wants to use this as an excuse to rebel." The zither player responded respectfully.
After he finished speaking, Yin Xing's face was full of confusion. He wanted to look through the screen to see this person. He wondered when did the musician start to do intelligence work?
Xuan Yizhen raised an eyebrow and placed his palm on Yin Xing's head. Even though he couldn't see her facial features, he could still judge her thoughts. He said softly, "Then issue an order to the local prefectures and cities to welcome you with respect. When we reach Tianmen, I will personally host a banquet for Princess Tai'an."
The musician was puzzled, but he didn't hesitate for long. He bowed and replied, "As you command!"
After he finished speaking, the zither player did not leave, but instead thought of the various behaviors of the empress he had heard recently, which he always felt were not appropriate.
This flower garden in particular was filled with an inexplicable chill, and was far more dead silent than the other courtyard.
The zither player hesitated and said, "Your Majesty, I have recently learned a new piece of music. Would you like to hear it?"
"No need, you can leave." Xuan Yizheng glanced at the silent Yin Xing and rejected it outright.
Hearing the sound, the zither player had no choice but to retreat from the corridor and walk out of the flower garden alone. He turned his head to look back at the quiet and secluded house and courtyard, hesitating to move forward.
Now the identities of the two are very different, and it is unlikely that they will be able to have the same time as before.
The night was hazy, and Yin Xing couldn't help but call out curiously: "Yizhen, doesn't the zither master play the zither?"
“Who says a pianist can only play the piano?”
"All right."
Xuan Yizhen's gaze fell on Yin Xing's figure, which was so bright that even the candlelight could penetrate it. He felt like it was a dream. He felt at ease when he touched her with the blood jade pendant in his palm. He said, "You seem to be able to stay awake all the time?"
Yin Xing nodded and responded: "I can still go without food and drink."
"If the original owner gets sick without eating or drinking, will it affect you?" Xuan Yizheng asked tentatively, changing the subject.
"I don't know. Could it be that the original owner was scared and fell ill?" Yin Xing found it unbelievable. He didn't expect that there would be people in the world who were more timid than himself.
"Well, I'm seriously ill." Xuan Yizheng lied without blushing or beating his heart.
If Xuan Yi could really find a way to get Yin Xing back to that body, he would definitely not show mercy.
When Yin Xing heard this, he thought that the original owner might need to go to a temple to pray and exorcise evil spirits.
But Yin Xing obviously forgot that he was the ghost who scared the original owner so much that he became seriously ill.
Xuan Yizhen looked at Yin Xing and asked tentatively, "How did you get that body in the first place?"
Yin Xing shook his head and replied: "I don't know. I was in the water when I woke up. I almost drowned."
At first, Yin Xing wondered a lot about how he suddenly traveled through time, but in the end he found nothing and could only blame it on bad luck.
"So you came to this world when the original owner fell into a shipwreck, and she was in danger of death and unconscious at that time." Xuan Yizheng thought and analyzed aloud.
"Yeah, I thought she had passed away a long time ago." Yin Xing remembered that the original owner's physical condition was very bad at first, so he never thought that the original owner was not dead.
If the original owner is not dead, then where has she been in these years?
Yin Xing was confused and at a loss as to this.
Xuan Yizhen looked at the bewildered Yin Xing, gently squeezed her hand, and said, "It's okay, I'll find a way for you."
It is so easy to make a person fall into a state of half-death.
But the specific operation cannot afford to make any mistakes, Xuan Yizheng thought to himself.
Yin Xing didn't understand Xuan Yizhen's thoughts and asked doubtfully, "Yizhen, what can you do?"
Unless Xuan Yizhen is also a time traveler, this kind of thing is beyond human ability. Yin Xing is worried that her efforts will be in vain.
"I don't know yet, but I have to try." Xuan Yizheng felt that the original owner should know something that Yin Xing didn't know.
It was late at night, and Yin Xing saw that Xuan Yizhen still had no intention of resting, and was a little worried about her health.
"Yizhen, take a nap." Yin Xing couldn't help but persuade.
"Then you have to stay here all the time and are not allowed to go anywhere." Xuan Yizheng looked at the phantom Yin Xing and spoke solemnly.
If these are all illusions, Xuan Yizheng will not give up.
Yin Xing met Xuan Yizhen's calm eyes, nodded sadly, and replied, "Well, I'm not going anywhere."
The candlelight flickered, and the scene in the house was blurry. Until some rosy clouds appeared in the sky, some light was scattered through the window frames.
Xuan Yizheng on the couch slowly opened his eyes, his mind in a trance for a moment.
Ever since learning of Yin Xing's disappearance, Xuan Yizheng has been suffering from insomnia all night.
"Yizhen, it's just dawn, why don't you sleep a little longer?" Yin Xing looked at Xuan Yizhen, who looked like a sleeping beauty, with great energy. Her eyes looked innocent and very cute!
Xuan Yizhen regained her composure slightly, blinking her beautiful eyes as she looked at Yin Xing's featureless face. She raised her hand that held the blood jade pendant, touched it carefully, and said, "Hmm."
Yin Xing subconsciously wanted to raise his hands to hug Xuan Yizheng, but unfortunately he was just an illusion and there was nothing he could do.
"You look a little silly like this." Xuan Yizheng's clear voice was filled with a low, hoarse chuckle, and a natural flirtation.
"No way." Yin Xing looked at Xuan Yizhen innocently, thinking that he couldn't even see his own face, so how could she see it?!
Filter, this must be a filter!
In the silence, Yin Xing watched as the rosy glow of the sunset shone on Xuan Yizhen's delicate face. Her black hair flowed down, and she was so beautiful that it made people's heart palpitate. With a flushed face, he said, "Yizhen, you look beautiful like this."
"But you can't even touch me now, so forget it."
"I didn't mean that, it was just a compliment!"
I swear to God, how could Yin Xing have such an idea now? He is not a pervert.
Xuan Yizhen's brows relaxed, and his cold face reflected a hint of tenderness. His fair fingertips gently grasped Yin Xing's hand, and he murmured meaningfully, "So I'm so unattractive in your eyes."
Yin Xing met Xuan Yizheng's calm eyes, which, perhaps stained by the morning glow, reflected a different kind of charm and suddenly became less firm.
The rosy clouds of light were scattered outside the window, the branches were swaying, the lush green was stained with a little frost, and it was shining with crystal white.
In late autumn, the coolness of summer gradually turns to cold in the summer palace.
The cold wind was howling, and Jiang Yun strode through the corridor with big strides, holding the hand warmer that Liu Ci had made for him.
Officials in groups of three or four started discussing privately about the matter of Princess Tai'an.
"Ever since the Empress gave the order to let them pass, Princess Tai'an has been leading the troops straight in, and they are coming with great force."
"The Empress's mind is too strange. It has always been unreasonable to let rebels pass. If we really wait until they cross Tianshui, we will be in big trouble."
Jiang Yun stopped watching the fun for a while, thinking that they were not worried about the empress, but were afraid of Princess Tai'an.
After all, the empress only executed court officials and generals above the fourth rank, and was not harsh on the lower-level soldiers and their cronies.
But Princess Tai'an was very different. All the old ministers and soldiers in the fiefdom of the third princess were executed, and her methods were even more cruel than those of the empress.
Soon, these people left the corridor. Shangguan Sheng approached from the other side and asked, "Captain Jiang is eavesdropping?"
"Are you following me?" Jiang Yun became alert instantly and turned his head to look at Shangguan Sheng, thinking that this man's martial arts skills had improved a lot.
Shangguan Sheng replied frankly, "This is the only way to get to many gardens. How can it be considered stalking?"
Jiang Yun raised an eyebrow, but didn't pursue the matter any further. He looked at Shangguan Sheng, who was wearing an exquisite brocade blue cape with intricate embroidery and even fur. He jokingly said, "Are you going to prepare for winter early?"
"The capital is quite cold, and the summer palace is even more windy. I will be hosting a banquet to entertain Princess Tai'an in a while, so I need to conserve my energy."
"Why, are we going to finalize the to-do list now?"
Jiang Yun was not too surprised. After all, Shangguan Sheng was an official that the empress trusted most. She was also in charge of handling the princess's rebellion, so she was very suitable to engage in a heated debate with the arrogant and unreasonable Princess Tai'an.
Shangguan Sheng nodded in response, "The Third Princess's Ecstasy Powder has harmed many people, and the people are complaining. This time, Princess Tai'an is taking the lead and is coming with great force."
The most important thing is that Princess Tai'an has mobilized all her forces. It is hard to say whether this is aimed at the third princess or the empress.
"Are you ordered to hand over the third princess or to pacify Princess Tai'an?" Jiang Yun was a little curious.
"It's a court secret, sorry I can't tell you." Shangguan Sheng responded calmly.
Jiang Yun was disappointed, feeling that Shangguan Sheng was still the same unkind guy. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, I won't bother you anymore. Goodbye."
Jiang Yun was about to leave when Shangguan Sheng suddenly said, "I heard your mother is the daughter of Yun Zhangsi of the Wanqi family. So you're also a member of the Wanqi family. Have you heard of any collusion within the family?"
When these words were spoken, Jiang Yun was shocked, but he pretended nothing had happened and shook his head.
Seeing this, Shangguan Sheng was a little confused about Jiang Yun's thoughts, so he didn't want to say more.
"Are you referring to that Yun Zhangsi when you say collusion?" Jiang Yun asked tentatively.
"This matter is still under investigation, but you'd better not get involved, otherwise the consequences will be serious." Shangguan Sheng didn't know whether Jiang Yun was involved, just like he had no idea that she was from the Wanqi family.
Jiang Yun responded nonchalantly: "Don't worry, I don't know anything about it.
However, there was indeed something wrong with that old lady. As an elder and holding a position in the court, she openly criticized the Wanqi family, which showed that she had an extreme temperament.
Therefore, when Jiang Yun returned to the small palace to have dinner with Liu Ci, he was still a little absent-minded.
The autumn wind was bleak and the windows were buzzing. The little girl bit into the golden and crispy fried tofu, and looked at Sister Jiang eating with chopsticks with her big eyes, feeling very puzzled.
Chopsticks, are they so delicious?!
Not long after, Liu Ci, carrying egg soup, came to the table and noticed Jiang Yun's absent-mindedness. He called out in confusion, "Ayun?"
"Well, what's wrong?" Jiang Yun asked after regaining his composure.
"Look." Liu Ci laughed as he looked at the little girl who was biting the chopsticks in the same way.
Jiang Yun raised his eyebrows, raised his hand and pinched the little girl's face, teasing her: "Still biting the chopsticks, don't you want a mouthful of white teeth?"
After a while, the little girl's cheeks turned red from being pinched, and she ate and drank soup obediently.
Seeing that Jiang Yun didn't have a good appetite, Liu Ci didn't try to persuade him any further.
After the little girl finished eating and left the house, the hall became quiet. Liu Ci took out needle and thread and cloth, planning to make new clothes before the New Year.
Jiang Yun sat aside and looked at Liu Ci, wanting to say something but stopping himself, not knowing whether he should talk to her about the court affairs.
If Chief Yun gets so crazy as to join Princess Tai'an in a rebellion, Jiang Yun will definitely have to stop it.
But Jiang Yun promised Liu Ci that he would not take any more risks, so for the time being he could only snuggle up to her and kiss her.
Liu Ci stopped sewing and looked at Jiang Yun with a warm expression. It was rare for her to not be joking. She asked with concern, "What happened today that has you tossing and turning so much?"
"It's okay. I just heard some dangerous news from Shangguan Sheng. The old man is planning a rebellion." Jiang Yun whispered in Liu Ci's ear.
"But your grandmother is a highly respected elder of the Wanqi family. How could this be?" Liu Ci felt that it was a little unreasonable.
Jiang Yun sighed softly, "I also hope Shangguan Sheng is just playing a prank, but she's a very meticulous person, there's no reason for her to trick me with something that would implicate her entire clan."
Liu Ci raised her hand to smooth Jiang Yun's furrowed brows and said, "Perhaps the old man is very concerned about your mother's death. Why don't you go and try to persuade him?"
It must be heartbreaking for an elderly person to see a young person die.
"I've dealt with the old man before. He has a very strange personality. If you really get involved, there will be no possibility of him repenting, and it will also alert the enemy." Jiang Yun once heard Su Xuying mention that there were several factions within the Wanqi family, which showed that the empress did not have complete control.
Now that the Yunzhang Division has taken the initiative, if we fail to investigate clearly and reveal the truth rashly, it will only lead to greater disasters.
If they fail to take it down in one fell swoop and get into a evenly matched fight, the entire dynasty will fall into strife.
The Wanqi family's strength has never been empty talk. They are very powerful. Once a fierce internal conflict breaks out and various forces are ready to move, the empress's throne may really be in jeopardy.
After he finished speaking, Liu Ci didn't understand the situation in the court but understood Jiang Yun's worries. The only ones who would suffer in war were the common people, so extinguishing the fuse of war was naturally the safest way.
The two were speechless for a moment. Liu Ci raised his hand and hugged Jiang Yun, somewhat understanding her concerns.
The wind blew, and the small trees outside the window withered, leaving only bare branches. Deep in the remote East Garden of the Summer Palace, the dark interior was filled with a cool chill.
Xuan Yizhen looked at the trembling man indifferently and said, "How did you come back to this world?"
Yin Xing tensed up, not expecting the Empress to ask such a question. He asked cautiously, "What does Your Majesty mean?"
"I don't have much patience. Back then, you, Yin of Xizhou, entered the capital under a false identity to attend the princess's audience. On the way, you fell into the lake and were seriously injured. What strange things happened afterwards?"
"I, I had a dream. In my dream, I went to a strange world, and then I woke up."
Yin Xing, who originally didn't want to confess, met the empress's gloomy eyes and immediately lost all other thoughts because she would really kill him.
The empress is obviously someone that Yin Xing cannot afford to offend.
Xuan Yizhen spoke slowly, "It seems you're still dishonest. Deceiving the emperor is a serious crime. Then continue your fasting and confinement until the New Year."
After he finished speaking, Xuan Yizheng stepped forward and walked out of the inner room, when he suddenly heard voices.
"I dreamed of a mysterious person who told me that I could go back and live a wealthy and aristocratic life." Yin Xing didn't want to study hard and only wanted to live a luxurious life. Who would have thought that now he is so hungry that he can't even eat meat.
In that world, at least killing is against the law, but in this world, human life is not worth mentioning, especially for the emperor.
"Go on." Xuan Yizheng paused and looked down at him.
The autumn wind was howling outside the window, adding to the chill in the night. However, the branches and leaves of the flower trees in the garden did not wither, but were waving in the wind.
Yin Xing was floating around the house aimlessly, the charcoal fire crackling as he watched. He was a little puzzled as to what Xuan Yizheng was busy with today.
When the night completely enveloped the summer palace, the female officials and palace maids followed Xuan Yizheng back to the flower garden.
The heavy curtains on the porch blocked the night wind. Yin Xing watched openly as Xuan Yizheng was served to undress. When her gorgeous cloak was taken off, her tall and graceful figure was revealed, as delicate as a willow swaying in the wind.
Especially the willow-branch-like figure that can be held in one hand makes people imagine something else.
Xuan Yizhen waved his hand to signal him to retreat, stepped closer, bent over to look at Yin Xing, who had no facial features, and said nonchalantly: "You look like a peeping little pervert."
Yin Xing was stunned, almost thinking that the thin cloth on his face had disappeared. He quickly raised the corners of his mouth and said seriously, "No, I was just taking a look."
"That's right, you can't touch it even if you want to."
“…”
Yin Xing found that Xuan Yizheng was acting so seriously as a hooligan that he had no idea how to deal with it.
If you say you don't want to, Xuan Yizheng will look at Yin Xing with resentment, making you feel as if you have committed a huge mistake.
If he said he wanted to, his image would obviously be irreparable, and Xuan Yizheng would make fun of him in the future.
Xuan Yizhen sat down beside him and sipped the teacup. Seeing Yin Xing standing there in a daze without saying a word, he thought of the original owner's words and his eyes became gloomy.
Yin Xing realized Xuan Yizhen had stopped teasing him. He looked at her beautiful face, thinking of her graceful figure, and said in a cowardly way, "If Yizhen doesn't like me looking, I won't peek."
"Who said I don't like you looking?" Xuan Yizhen came back to his senses and looked at Yin Xing. His beautiful eyes were a little brighter than candlelight, swaying gracefully. He said slowly, "I'm going to take a bath later. You can take your time looking."
After he finished speaking, Yin Xing's whole body swelled up like a hot air balloon, thinking to himself that Xuan Yizheng really knew how to have fun!
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